"Stay Gold, Ponyboy" Mrs Clark & Ms Smith's 8th grade Language Arts classes had an unforgettable time diving into The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton! At the conclusion of their unit, they brought the 1960s to life with a full day of themed fun. 🍰🥤 Here’s what went down: - We indulged in some of the Curtis boys' favorite snacks - Students created amazing Body Biographies of the iconic characters, bringing them to life in a whole new way ✍️ - They learned how to play jacks, a game straight from the 1960s, and had a blast competing! 🏆 - We tested their knowledge with a trivia game all about the 1960s! 🤓 It was a perfect mix of fun, learning, and a bit of nostalgia. So proud of how our students embraced the book and the era! 📚✨ #OutsidersDay #LibraryFun #LanguageArts #1960sVibes #TheOutsiders
Hello JMS Community!
Team 7.6 and Team 7.4 are excited to announce a special Earth Day project here at JMS! This year, our students will be creating a pollinator garden to support bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators. This hands-on project will help our students learn about the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem while making a lasting impact on our school environment! 🌱
To make this project a reality, we are selling Earth Day t-shirts as a fundraiser. All proceeds will go toward purchasing plants, soil, and other materials needed for the garden. By purchasing a shirt, you’re not only supporting this meaningful initiative but also helping us create a greener future for our students and local wildlife!
👕 T-Shirt Details: JMS Earth Day T-Shirt (several color options are available)
https://store.918designcompany.com/JenksMiddleSchoolEarthDay/shop/home
If you would like to donate directly to our project, you're welcome to visit our Amazon Wishlist
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/25525EB3RXCK3?ref_=wl_share
Congratulations to Jenks Middle School Math Counts team for winning third place on the state competition last Saturday, March 1. Huge congratulations to Aaron Huang who made nationals. We wish him all the best of luck in Washington DC! Congratulations to Bipul Lamichhanel for making it to the state All-Star team and the ninth place in the top 10 individuals. We also congratulate Donovan Wainwright for making the state All-Star team as well. We had several students make it to the top ranks qualifiers for state out of 160 students--Xion Miller, Tingyu Li, Letian Zhang, Musea Lin, and Elena ZhangWang. Great job MathCounts!!
🪴 Remember team 7-4's Science class experiment with radish seeds? We're here to give you an update!
After four weeks of observing radish plants under different light filters (green, blue, no light, red, and white), students measured their average height, number of leaves, and color to assess their growth and health. The results showed that radish plants under white light were the healthiest, reaching an average height of 15 cm and having larger leaves. Plants under red and blue lights grew but were less healthy, with average heights of 7.5 cm and 2 cm, respectively, and small leaves. The plants in the green and no-light conditions died after one week.
So basically, white light wins! 💡
Want to know why? These results align with what we know about plant growth and light absorption. Since plants need light for photosynthesis, the ones without any light did not survive. Similarly, plants reflect green light rather than absorbing it, which explains why the plants under the green filter also died. Previous lessons taught us that plants primarily absorb red and blue light for photosynthesis. This explains why plants under red and blue lights grew to some extent but were not as healthy. The white light plants thrived the most because white light contains all colors of the spectrum, allowing the plants to absorb both red and blue wavelengths effectively.
Phew! That was a lot. Thanks for hanging with us as we Science! 🧑🔬
Jenks Middle School TSA had a great showing
at the TSA Regionals competition last week. We are so
proud of these students and all their hard work. Now off
to State Competition!
Results:
2nd and 3rd in Challenging Tech Issues
(Top 10 Qualify for State)
3rd and 8th in Leadership Strategies
(Top 10 Qualify for State)
2nd in Catapult
3rd in Creed
2nd in Project Fair
JMS TSA would like to invite you to Trivia Night!
At the end of their non-fiction unit study of the assassination of President Kennedy, Mrs. Gunsaulis’s seventh grade Language Arts classes did group multimodal presentations over the conspiracy theories around his assassination. They had to provide verifiable facts to disprove the theories’ claims. Students also practiced quoting, summarizing, and parenthetically citing sources through this project. Great job, researchers!
📣🎉Three cheers for our February Employees of the Month! 📣🎉
Congratulations to Rebecca Orland & Kelsey Cook.
Introducing the 2024-25 Site Teachers of the Year! These educators were selected by their peers at each JPS site because of the way they connect with students, mentor colleagues, innovate in their classrooms, and consistently demonstrate the mission, vision, and values of Jenks Public Schools. These ten individuals are relentless advocates for students and public education. Our community is so fortunate to have teachers like these (and many others), who inspire our next generation of leaders with their genuine care and passion for what they do. Please join us in congratulating them!
❗Updated Location❗Cafeteria Annex - Staff will direct you through the cafeteria patio doors still on the West side of the building.
TONIGHT Mrs. Brown and Mr. Tillinghast will be hosting an informational meeting about the 🌍JMS Global🌎program for 7th grade students and their families. This one-hour meeting beginning at 7:00pm in the JMS Cafeteria will be designed to talk about the class as an elective option, the general design of the trip, and answer any questions students and parents might have for us.
For those unable to attend, we will send out the PowerPoint from the meeting and a list of frequently asked questions the next morning.
If you are interested in applying for the Global program, please select ONE of the Global classes as a first choice elective on your card. We will not send applications to students who list global as an alternate!
Please reach out to either Mrs. Brown (morgan.brown@jenksps.org) or Mr. Tillinghast (stephen.tillinghast@jenksps.org) with any questions you have about the program!
🐤🐥Ms. Baker's 7th grade science students are so egg-cited!🥚Egg-cuse the pun!😆🐣 Their sweet eggs hatched this week. Look at those cute baby chicks!
While we are doing distance learning, our 2 JMS Global classes have LITERALLY gone the distance to have experiential learning in Ireland.🇮🇪
✈️! Our students from JMS Global classes 🌍 have officially kicked off their incredible tour of Ireland! 🍀 From exploring historic castles to soaking in breathtaking landscapes, this journey is sure to be one for the books. 🇮🇪
14 students and 2 staff were diverted to Canada 🇨🇦 due to an issue on their flight, but they are still learning & touring the local area through EF, our educational partner, before heading to Ireland.
Stay tuned as they experience the rich culture, warm hospitality, and unforgettable moments that Ireland has to offer! ☘️💚
#JMSGlobal #IrelandTour #StudentAdventures #TravelAndLearn
More teacher shout outs from JMS Students! 📣
Dear Mrs. Treadwell and Mrs. Hawton,
I love this class and the teachers teaching it. They are so funny and the funniest people to talk to. Mrs Treadwell and Mrs Hawton have the spirit I have seen. They're so loving and friendly. They always have a joyful spirit they are the best❤.
--Tinley Hildebrant
❤️ Valentine’s Day and heart health go hand in hand! 🫶 Amanda Taylor's Health & Wellness students are learning hands-only CPR to help save lives and keep hearts healthy. 🩺💓 It’s a simple skill that could make all the difference in an emergency. Let’s spread the love by spreading awareness—knowing CPR could mean saving someone you care about. 💖 Students also got to practice using training AED devices. Special thanks to the American Heart Association. #HeartHealth #CPR #ValentinesDay #SaveALife
Dr. Nolte wants to give a big shout-out to her awesome students for giving the lab door a festive Valentine’s Day makeover, dyeing roses, and helping prepare science-themed Valentine’s cards! 💖
Team 7-2 students are also spreading some geeky joy by hiding science-themed Valentine’s cards around Jenks Middle School—just waiting to be discovered! Keep an eye out, and if you find one, you can keep it or pass it along to keep the chain reaction going :)
💝Kindness at JMS! 💝
The following messages come straight from the hearts of one JMS PARENT, sharing kind words and appreciation for a special staff member.💝 Kindness goes a long way, and we love seeing our families lift up those who make a difference every day!
"Ms. Treadwell has done a phenomenal job with my son in his math class. He feels confident in his learning because of how well she teaches the topics. He has said that she is structured and has high expectations and wants her students to succeed and I see that as a parent!
Ms. Suggs did a great job with helping my son navigate his first semester in middle school. She prepared him and helped him get organized and keep track of his grades. She also has a great sense of humor and knows how to connect to her students!" -Destinee Frazier
💖🌟 Student Council Loves Our Amazing Staff! 🌟💖
For Valentine's Day, our incredible Student Council members spread some love and appreciation by pushing carts around the school to deliver a special treat to each teacher! Staff got to choose from a selection of drinks and snack packs, because we know they deserve all the love and gratitude! 🍎🍫🥤
Thank you, JMS staff, for everything you do—today was all about showing you how much we care! 🥰 #ValentinesDay #StudentCouncilLove #ThankYouTeachers #SpreadTheLove #MiddleSchoolFun
💝Happy Valentine's Day, JMS. Here is what Team 7.6 loves!
Drop a comment and tell us—what do YOU love most? ⬇️
Jenks Middle School Parents :
Please be aware that Jenks Middle School will not accept Valentine's Day deliveries for students. Thank you.